Craftsman 247.776350 - Manual (Page 13)

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Lubrication
Spring Latch: Lubricate the latch with light oil once a
season
Chipper Chute Hinge: Lubricate the hinge with light oil
once a season.
Chute Deflector: Lubricate the pivot points on the
chute deflector with light oil once a season.
Engine: Check engine oil level before each use as
follows:
•
Remove the dipstick and wipe with a clean cloth.
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• Replace and tighten dipstick.
• Remove and check the oil fill level. Add oil if
necessary (Refer to Page 9 for proper oil type).
Air Cleaner
Clean air cleaner’s precleaner every 25 hours under
normal conditions. To remove air cleaner, proceed as
follows:
• Remove knob and cover. See Figure 14.
Figure 14
MAINTENANCE
Customer Responsibilities
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Lube Spring Latch
Lube Chute Deflector
Inspect Chipper Blades
Check Oil Level
Clean Air Filter Precleaner
Change Oil
Clean Engine
Lube Chipper Chute Hinge
Inspect Shredder Blade
Check Spark Plug
Full
Cover
Pre-cleaner
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Air Cleaner
Base
Knob
Cartridge